Guest guest Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Tai, sounds like you are doing so good and have made a major stride. Doesn't it seem like the progress can sneak up on you and me? Just when I think I am not getting it, I have a revelation and notice a change. Keep it up. Sandy Hi, Katcha. Speaking of whines (which I have been doing a lot of lately), now I am going to talk about one, maybe two, " good " things I have noticed about myself lately. First off, I am on vacation, which really puts a deep strain on my eating activities, because I tend to order things from the menu I would never make for myself at home, or even order from a restaurant at home. Number two, I am noticing, after my last complaining activity (and by the way, thanks for listening), that I am more able to stop eating when I realize I'm full, or getting satisfied. And I am able to leave food on my plate without remorse or guilt, something I would never have been able to do in the past. So -- perhaps -- things are changing for the better. Thanks for all your help, and thank you also to the others participating. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 12:36 AMSubject: Re: First Hello. New to IE. Welcome ! Sounds like you are giving IE a really good go. What might make it better for you is to take a deep breath and realize that you don't need to do everything all at once and certainly not 'perfect' either. Being gentle with yourself is one of the suggestions and a good one to start with. If you can select just one aspect of IE to do at a time, you may find that it seeps into your life much easier than if you try sooooo hard ;-) Meanwhile do join in with comments, questions, whines are OK too and of course crowing about any and all baby steps you do along your IE journey. Those inspire us all. BEST to you, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hello, everyone. I am new to IE and still struggling a great deal. I've been trying to practice the concepts this week, and have felt OK with most of my choices. When I made poor choices, it was freeing not to go into the negative thoughts. > > Today was particularly difficult and frightening. I seem to have no " off button " with some foods. When I started eating for reasons other than hunger, I just couldn't stop - for hours. > > I've been reading all of the posts for several days. I am learning a great deal. I wonder if I've been truly hungry in a very long time. I'm not sure I know what it really feels like. I also feel VERY out of touch with fullness. I practiced a structured, weighed and measured plan for many years, and I'm afraid I've lost touch. > > Thanks to all of the experienced Intuitive Eaters for your advice and support. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Tai, sounds like you are doing so good and have made a major stride. Doesn't it seem like the progress can sneak up on you and me? Just when I think I am not getting it, I have a revelation and notice a change. Keep it up. Sandy Hi, Katcha. Speaking of whines (which I have been doing a lot of lately), now I am going to talk about one, maybe two, " good " things I have noticed about myself lately. First off, I am on vacation, which really puts a deep strain on my eating activities, because I tend to order things from the menu I would never make for myself at home, or even order from a restaurant at home. Number two, I am noticing, after my last complaining activity (and by the way, thanks for listening), that I am more able to stop eating when I realize I'm full, or getting satisfied. And I am able to leave food on my plate without remorse or guilt, something I would never have been able to do in the past. So -- perhaps -- things are changing for the better. Thanks for all your help, and thank you also to the others participating. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 12:36 AMSubject: Re: First Hello. New to IE. Welcome ! Sounds like you are giving IE a really good go. What might make it better for you is to take a deep breath and realize that you don't need to do everything all at once and certainly not 'perfect' either. Being gentle with yourself is one of the suggestions and a good one to start with. If you can select just one aspect of IE to do at a time, you may find that it seeps into your life much easier than if you try sooooo hard ;-) Meanwhile do join in with comments, questions, whines are OK too and of course crowing about any and all baby steps you do along your IE journey. Those inspire us all. BEST to you, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hello, everyone. I am new to IE and still struggling a great deal. I've been trying to practice the concepts this week, and have felt OK with most of my choices. When I made poor choices, it was freeing not to go into the negative thoughts. > > Today was particularly difficult and frightening. I seem to have no " off button " with some foods. When I started eating for reasons other than hunger, I just couldn't stop - for hours. > > I've been reading all of the posts for several days. I am learning a great deal. I wonder if I've been truly hungry in a very long time. I'm not sure I know what it really feels like. I also feel VERY out of touch with fullness. I practiced a structured, weighed and measured plan for many years, and I'm afraid I've lost touch. > > Thanks to all of the experienced Intuitive Eaters for your advice and support. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Tai, sounds like you are doing so good and have made a major stride. Doesn't it seem like the progress can sneak up on you and me? Just when I think I am not getting it, I have a revelation and notice a change. Keep it up. Sandy Hi, Katcha. Speaking of whines (which I have been doing a lot of lately), now I am going to talk about one, maybe two, " good " things I have noticed about myself lately. First off, I am on vacation, which really puts a deep strain on my eating activities, because I tend to order things from the menu I would never make for myself at home, or even order from a restaurant at home. Number two, I am noticing, after my last complaining activity (and by the way, thanks for listening), that I am more able to stop eating when I realize I'm full, or getting satisfied. And I am able to leave food on my plate without remorse or guilt, something I would never have been able to do in the past. So -- perhaps -- things are changing for the better. Thanks for all your help, and thank you also to the others participating. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 12:36 AMSubject: Re: First Hello. New to IE. Welcome ! Sounds like you are giving IE a really good go. What might make it better for you is to take a deep breath and realize that you don't need to do everything all at once and certainly not 'perfect' either. Being gentle with yourself is one of the suggestions and a good one to start with. If you can select just one aspect of IE to do at a time, you may find that it seeps into your life much easier than if you try sooooo hard ;-) Meanwhile do join in with comments, questions, whines are OK too and of course crowing about any and all baby steps you do along your IE journey. Those inspire us all. BEST to you, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hello, everyone. I am new to IE and still struggling a great deal. I've been trying to practice the concepts this week, and have felt OK with most of my choices. When I made poor choices, it was freeing not to go into the negative thoughts. > > Today was particularly difficult and frightening. I seem to have no " off button " with some foods. When I started eating for reasons other than hunger, I just couldn't stop - for hours. > > I've been reading all of the posts for several days. I am learning a great deal. I wonder if I've been truly hungry in a very long time. I'm not sure I know what it really feels like. I also feel VERY out of touch with fullness. I practiced a structured, weighed and measured plan for many years, and I'm afraid I've lost touch. > > Thanks to all of the experienced Intuitive Eaters for your advice and support. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Way to go Tai! I swear that when I break down and allow myself to whine, what has been frustrating me melts away. Its almost like I've been hanging onto whatever it was hence making it MORE than it really was too. Great steps for your IE journey. Leaving something on my plate was a biggie for me too. Hope you had some delicious new taste treats on your vacation too. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your journey too. Bravo for you! Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hi, Katcha. Speaking of whines (which I have been doing a lot of lately), now I am going to talk about one, maybe two, " good " things I have noticed about myself lately. First off, I am on vacation, which really puts a deep strain on my eating activities, because I tend to order things from the menu I would never make for myself at home, or even order from a restaurant at home. Number two, I am noticing, after my last complaining activity (and by the way, thanks for listening), that I am more able to stop eating when I realize I'm full, or getting satisfied. And I am able to leave food on my plate without remorse or guilt, something I would never have been able to do in the past. So -- perhaps -- things are changing for the better. Thanks for all your help, and thank you also to the others participating. Tai > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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